Wine Tasting in Alto Douro Wine Region, Portugal (UNESCO site)

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Evidence exists that winemaking in this Portuguese region has been ongoing since the end of the Roman Empire in the 3rd or 4th century, A.D.. The Douro region, located along the Douro River in the northeastern corner of Portugal is thought to be one of the premier producers of Port wines in the world but also is responsible for some world class wines in other styles. The nearby city of Porto, the 2nd largest city in Portugal, provides easy access to the estates that produce extraordinary wines in this sliver of Europe. As you tour the region, absorbing the magnificent viticulture landscapes, you will experience the traditions and processes that are engrained into the locals’ winemaking way of life. Tours may be arranged that include over night stays at some of the wine estates in addition to visiting cellars for tasting. The names given to the ports (ruby, tawny, vintage) will depend on the blend of grapes and how they are aged (in the bottle or in wood). True oenophiles interested in visiting the premier wine producing regions of the world will want to include a trip to Douro, Portugal on their list. Visitors to this hotbed of wine production can choose from a variety of modes of transportation when moving from cellar to cellar, including on the backs of Portugese Lusitano horses. Now that’s an idea that could just be your dream come true.

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